Building a Nest.js REST API with Prisma ORM and Neon Postgres

Build a Nest.js REST API with Prisma ORM and Neon Postgres in this comprehensive tutorial. Set up a serverless postgres database using Neon, integrate Prisma ORM into a Nest.js application, and test the completed REST API. Learn to define data models in the Prisma schema, run migrations, create database modules and services, and implement a full Employee REST API resource. Explore topics such as using the Prisma VS Code extension, migrating data model changes, and testing API endpoints. Gain practical experience in modern web development techniques and tools throughout this hands-on guide.

Syllabus

Intro
Welcome
Starter Code
Neon & Prisma
Set up your Neon database
Set up Prisma
Prisma VS Code Extension
Define Data Models in the Prisma Schema
Run a Prisma Migration
How to Migrate Data Model changes
Database Module
Not Using the Global Decorator
Database Service
Create the Employee REST API Resource
Employees Module
Employees Controller
Employee Service
Testing the REST API Endpoints